Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Bishop's Glen Reservoir
In or near Kilmun.
Bishop's Glen Reservoir — reservoir in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverkip · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Bishop's Glen Reservoir is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Inverkip, approximately 6.7 km away. The postcode for the reservoir is PA23 7EP, and entry is free.
About
Bishop's Glen Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9480°, -4.9487°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bishop's Glen Reservoir, also known as Dunoon Reservoir, used to be the source for drinking water for the town of Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, a function now satisfied via Loch Eck. Records show that this impounding reservoir was created before 1880. The Balgaidh Burn is the main inflow and outflow. The angling of the Bishop's Glen Reservoir is managed by the Dunoon and District Angling Club.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9480, -4.9487
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA23 7EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Inverkip — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4917413 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bishop's Glen Reservoir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishop's Glen Reservoir?
- Bishop's Glen Reservoir is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA23 7EP).
- What is Bishop's Glen Reservoir?
- Bishop's Glen Reservoir — reservoir in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Bishop's Glen Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Inverkip, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA23 7EP.
- Is Bishop's Glen Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Bishop's Glen Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bishop's Glen Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Inverkip, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA23 7EP.